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quotable Mondays

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle is the Hand that Rules the World

June 17, 2019October 13, 2014 by valplowman

William Ross Wallace wrote a beautiful poem that outlines the significance of the role of a mother titled The Hand that Rocks the Cradle Is the Hand that Rules the …

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Prepare Children to Educate Themselves

July 29, 2019August 25, 2014 by valplowman

I have often said that one of the greatest, if not the greatest, benefits I have from my college education is that I really learned how to think and how …

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Categories Education Tags quotable Mondays, self-reliance 3 Comments

Remind Children They Are Wonderful

July 8, 2019March 24, 2014 by valplowman

  I remember reading a book when I was in High School called What Kids Need to Succeed. I also remember that in that book, it talked about how children rise to …

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Quotable Mondays: Sacrifice and Investment

May 21, 2019December 2, 2013 by valplowman

  Today’s quote is: “You will come to know that what appears today to be a sacrifice will prove instead to be the greatest investment that you will ever make.” …

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Quotable Mondays: How To Have Gratitude

May 21, 2019November 18, 2013 by valplowman

Today I wanted to post about gratitude. Since it is Thanksgiving month, rather than highlight one quote, I am going to post several that I like.   It is not …

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Doubt Your Doubts {Quotable Mondays}

May 21, 2019October 28, 2013 by valplowman

    What a quote! Every six months, my church (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) has what is known as “General Conference.” This is a two …

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Parenting–sometimes you need to laugh at yourself

July 8, 2019September 9, 2013 by valplowman

Laughter is the best medicine. Sometimes you are faced with situations in life where the best reaction is either to laugh or cry…and while a good cry is sometimes necessary, …

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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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